http://192.168.1.50:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/47 This includes publications by our faculty 2026-05-26T09:11:57Z http://192.168.1.50:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/552 Title: Cyberfeminism and Gendered Power: Analyzing the Impact of Virtual Assistants on Submissive Behaviour in Digital Spaces; A Critical Review of UNESCO's “I’d Blush if I Could” Report Authors: Mufasir Babu P Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant have become integral to daily life. However, concerns have emerged about the gender biases these technologies can perpetuate, as seen in their passive and submissive responses to verbal harassment. This paper reviews UNESCO's “I’d Blush If I Could” report, which highlights how these biases reflect broader gender inequalities in AI. The paper argues for the need to promote gender-neutral voice assistants, close the digital skills gap, and increase women's participation in both technical and non-technical roles in the tech industry. These actions are essential for creating a more equitable future for AI technology. 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z http://192.168.1.50:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/551 Title: HYDRO-TERROR AND HUMAN SPACES: NARRATIVES OF WATER, POWER, AND DISPLACEMENT IN LITERATURE Authors: Mufasir Babu. P Abstract: This article explores the theme of hydro-terror and its impact on human spaces in literature, focusing how water is used as a tool of power, displacement, and destruction. Water, a powerful symbol in literature, represents both life and chaos, and its manipulation serves to control and oppress marginalized communities. Through examples from works such as The Hungry Tide, Solar Storms, The Year of the Flood, and The Grapes of Wrath, the study highlights how water shapes human existence, symbolizing both survival and destruction. Hydro-terror, as depicted in these narratives, goes beyond physical displacement, affecting psychological and cultural aspects of communities. The portrayal of water in these works underscores the colonial exploitation of natural resources, reshaping landscapes and lives. Ultimately, literature reflects the dire consequences of using water as a tool of power, urging a reflection on its symbolic and real-world implications. 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z http://192.168.1.50:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/550 Title: Art Against Authority: Political Undercurrents And Artistic Freedom In Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party Authors: Hashir. K. P Abstract: The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter remains as a quintessential epitome of comedy of menace which substantially deals with the political themes within a seemingly mundane domestic settings. In fact the play is a subversive work that critiques authoritarian control, unraveling its political undercurrents through the characters' psychological confinement and existential apprehension. Pinter’s drama not only operates as an intense portrayal of personal alienation under ambiguous authority but also serves as a profound commentary on the dangers facing artistic freedom. To further this analysis, comparisons are drawn with the personal struggles of celebrated writers such as Salman Rushdie, Victor Hugo, Boris Pasternak, and Antonio Gramsci, each persecuted for challenging dominant political narratives. Through their experiences, this study examines the personal and social consequences of artistic expression in the face of censorship, repression, and state-enforced silence. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://192.168.1.50:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/549 Title: The Paradox of Surveillance and Privacy: A Comparative Analysis between Orwellian Surveillance and Contemporary Digital Privacy Issues Authors: Hashir. K. P Abstract: The twenty-first-century digital landscape has redefined the tension between surveillance and privacy, reawakening concerns articulated by George Orwell in his dystopian novel, Nineteen Eighty-Four. It is conspicuous that the unsettling parallels between the totalitarian surveillance apparatus of Orwell’s Oceania and modern surveillance mechanisms embedded in digital infrastructure. By analyzing key passages and concepts from Orwell’s text such as "Big Brother," "telescreens," and the perversion of truth, we scrutinize the manifestation of surveillance in contemporary digital society, including data collection, algorithmic profiling, and state-sponsored monitoring. Both the Orwellian and modern frameworks operate on a delicate balance of power and knowledge, demonstrate a paradox in which surveillance is justified as a means of "protection," while simultaneously stripping individuals of privacy, autonomy, and, ultimately, agency. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z